Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

From this reading THE AMBUSCADE.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

propel with a paddle

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading "Redskins!"

precisely, exactly

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE AMBUSCADE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For on the instant that Gardapie fell dead into the river two more shots rang out, and then a third and a fourth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The attack was so sudden and unlooked for, and took us at such a disadvantage, that it was a mercy the half of us were not killed by the enemy's first straggling volley.

past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A bullet whistled by my ear, and another flew so close to Baptiste that he dropped his paddle and threw himself flat, uttering a shrill "_Nom de Dieu!_" The women screamed, and Lavigne cried out with a curse that he had a ball in his right arm.